Before reading this book, I thought it was going to be a reference for specific instructional tactics used in the classroom. I also thought it was going to outline effective teaching methods used by all countries, and possibly come up with an insightful plan to incorporate into our future classrooms.
Key ideas:
Society's expectations on learning and how learning takes place in schools.
Policy makers implementation of curriculum...not methods of instruction--changes
Main argument:
Teaching is the activity responsible for learning.
Distinction between Teachers and Teaching
Similarities:
All --review homework and concepts
Differences:
Independent work time
Use of complex problem solving skills
Pace
Key ideas:
Society's expectations on learning and how learning takes place in schools.
Policy makers implementation of curriculum...not methods of instruction--changes
Main argument:
Teaching is the activity responsible for learning.
Distinction between Teachers and Teaching
Similarities:
All --review homework and concepts
Differences:
Independent work time
Use of complex problem solving skills
Pace